By Aideloje Ojo
Minna
The Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with Hubie University in China aimed at expanding global collaboration for joint research, staff exchange, capacity building, and other academic programmes.
The Deputy Registrar of the University, Baba Akote stated this on Thursday in a press statement in Minna.
According to him, the Vice Chancellor undergone a strategic one-week engagement in Wuhan, China, where he advanced Nigeria’s interests in Agriculture, Veterinary, and Traditional medicines, while sealing new international partnerships for the University.
He said, “The Vice Chancellor was in Wuhan from 18th to 25th November 2025, participating in high-level academic and diplomatic activities aimed at expanding global collaboration for IBBU Lapai and Nigeria’s research ecosystem”.
He explained that during the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Action Plan 2025–2027, hosted by the China–Africa Innovation Center, Professor Sulaiman delivered a keynote address titled “Mitigating Challenges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture in Nigeria: Opportunities, Threats and Imperative for International Collaboration.
Professor Sulaiman stressed the importance of global cooperation in harnessing the potential of Nigerian traditional medicine for sustainable healthcare solutions.
“Professor Sulaiman also visited Hubei University from 23rd to 24th November, where he finalized and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IBBU Lapai and Hubei University, paving the way for joint research, staff exchange, capacity building, and collaborative academic programmes”, hesaid
According to the Deputy Registrar, the Global Association of Traditional Medicine (GATM) was unveiled at the Forum while Professor Sulaiman was appointed Advisor and Dr Abubakar also a management member of the University got elected as Vice President (West Africa) of the association
